Movie

The Calcium Kid

2004 · 89 min

A gentle, silly mockumentary that ambles along with a likable underdog, offering mild laughs and a feel-good vibe.

Tagline: It takes a lotta bottle to be the champ
Overview: When milkman Jimmy Connelly accidentally puts Britain's contender for the World title out of action, he is propelled from amateur boxer to the world stage and announced as the replacement contender for the championship fight.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, satirical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Sport, identity, class, media
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: sport
identity
class
media
friendship
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: mockumentary
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild